Cosmetic Applicator

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a cosmetic applicator comprising: an elongate body which include an adjustable handle portion with a gripping member adapted for easy holding, at a first end. An applicator brush comprising a plurality of blended fibers of different lengths is attached to the second end of the handle, the blended fibers facilitates uniform application of a cosmetic product. The applicator further comprises a flexible neck portion connecting the applicator brush to the second end of the adjustable handle.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to an applicator device and moreparticularly relates to a cosmetic applicator with an adjustable handle,for applying lotion or cream to human body parts, especially but notlimited to normally inaccessible skin areas.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

With consumers becoming more conscious about their appearance andincreased awareness regarding skin care, the cosmetic industry iscontinuing to rapidly grow at an exponential rate. Even with a hugevariety of beauty products at their disposal, consumers still requireright kind of tools for proper application of those products on theirskin in order to achieving a desired look. Basically cosmeticapplicators are broadly categorized into three parts namely sponge, puffand brush. There are many different types of sponges, puffs and brushesin the market ranging from disposable applicators to expensive washableapplicators.

Cosmetic applicators ranging from brushes to roller balls have not onlysimplified the usage of cosmetic products but also potentially increasedthe efficacy of skin care products such as lotions, creams, powders andthe like. These applicator devices enable consumers to recreate complexmake-up and also trying on a variety of looks by easy application ofdifferent types of beauty products or make-up products. Cosmeticapplicators can also acts as a delivery device for applying cosmetics todifferent skin areas.

One of the limitations of existing cosmetic applicators is reaching tothe skin areas that are normally inaccessible or difficult to access.Another limitation includes lack of uniform coating of cosmeticsubstances by existing applicator devices. Conventional devices withapplicator brush comprises bristles of similar size and design whichrequires cosmetic substances to be introduced in increased quantity,which is not cost effective and also leads to wastage of the product.

There exists a variety of applicator devices for cosmetics in the priorart. However, the existing devices suffers from one or more of the abovementioned limitations including access to normally inaccessible skinareas and efficacy of application. Therefore there still exists a needfor an improved applicator device for easy application of cosmetics ondifferent skin areas.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a cosmetic applicator comprising anelongate body which include an adjustable handle portion comprising atelescoping member adapted for extending or retracting the handle. Atleast one end of the handle portion comprises a gripping member adaptedfor easy holding of the applicator. The cosmetic applicator furthercomprises a head portion with an applicator brush consisting a pluralityof blending fibers of different lengths, the head portion attached tothe second end of the handle portion. The applicator brush with blendingfibers requires only a limited amount of cosmetic product and alsofacilitates uniform application of the cosmetic product.

In an embodiment, the cosmetic applicator of the present inventionfurther comprises a flexible neck portion connecting the head portion tothe adjustable handle portion. The flexible neck portion may comprise aresilient material or a design that allows bending of the head portionup to a predefined angle in multiple axes with respect to the handleportion.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cosmetic applicator device accordingto an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the cosmetic applicator devicecomprising a flexible neck portion according to an embodiment of thepresent invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description of the preferred embodiments presentsa description of certain specific embodiments to assist in understandingthe claims. However, the present invention is intended to coveralternatives, modifications and equivalents, which may be includedwithin the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appendedclaims. Furthermore, in the following detailed description of thepresent invention, numerous specific details are set forth in order toprovide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, itwill be evident to one of ordinary skill in the art that the presentinvention may be practiced without these specific details.

Referring to FIG. 1, which shows a perspective view of a cosmeticapplicator device according to an embodiment of the present invention.The cosmetic applicator 100 comprises an elongate body 110 consisting anadjustable handle portion 120 at one end. The handle portion 120 furthercomprises a gripping member 122 at a proximal end adapted for holdingthe device 100. The handle portion 120 may comprise a flat or roundconfiguration and can be made from plastic, rubber, metal or woodmaterial. In an example, the gripping member 122 may comprise rubber orplastic material, with or without a textured surface.

In an embodiment, of the adjustable handle portion 120 comprises atelescoping member 124 adapted for extending or retracting the handle120. In a different embodiment, the telescoping member 124 may include alocking member (not shown) for locking the handle 120 in an extendedposition. The device 100 further comprises a head portion 130 consistingan applicator brush with one or more sets of bristles, wherein the setsof bristles are made up of blending fibers 132, 134 of different length,size, color, density, thickness and, flexibility.

The fibers of one set of bristles may be arranged at an angle differentfrom another set of bristles within the applicator brush, whichfacilitates uniform and thorough spreading of the cosmetic product in aparticular skin area. The fibers of the applicator brush may comprisenatural fibers or synthetic fibers or combination of both.

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the cosmetic applicator deviceaccording to a different embodiment of the present invention. In anembodiment, the cosmetic applicator 200 comprises an elongate body 210consisting an adjustable handle portion 220 which in turn comprises agripping member 222 at one end, adapted for holding the applicatordevice 200. A flexible neck portion 226 connecting the adjustable handleportion 220 to the head portion 230 comprising applicator brush with oneor more sets of blending fibers 232, 234. The flexible neck portion 226may comprise a resilient material or a designed in such a way, whichallows bending of the head portion 230 up to a predefined angle inmultiple axes with respect to the handle portion 220. In an exemplaryembodiment, the neck portion 226 may comprise a folded surface designoffering flexibility.

In another embodiment, the flexible portion may be present within thehandle portion, substantially dividing the handle portion into twosections, which allows bending of the handle of the applicator in orderto reach skin areas which are normally difficult to reach orinaccessible to hands of the consumer while applying cosmetic productsincluding cream, lotion, powders, etc. In addition, the gripping memberof the handle allows firm holding of the applicator device by a userwhile usage.

The applicator brush comprising one or more sets of fibers differing inlength, size, color, density, thickness and flexibility, therebyfacilitates uniform coating of a cosmetic product over a specific skinarea. Since the plurality of fibers for example dual fibers or duofibers, facilitates blending of lotion over the skin surface and alesser amount of cosmetic product is sufficient for application usingthe present cosmetic applicator device when compared to conventionalapplicator devices.

In an embodiment, the cosmetic applicator of the present invention maycomprise a curved handle portion which is flexible enough to allow easyaccess to different areas of skin for application of a cosmetic product.In addition, the curved handle also acts as a suspension means whenexcess pressure is applied inadvertently, while using the applicator.

It is thus seen there has been provided a particularly useful device forthe application of cosmetic preparations or other lotions, or as isevident, medication. The adjustable nature of the device is particularlyuseful to insure the uniform application of the liquid in placesdifficult for an individual to reach on himself. This is especially thecase where a medication is to be applied and it is necessary to applythe liquid thoroughly yet uniformly.

It will thus be seen that the objects set forth above, among those madeapparent from the preceding description, are efficiently attained and,because certain changes may be made in carrying out the above method andin the construction(s) set forth without departing from the spirit andscope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in theabove description and as shown in the accompanying drawings shall beinterpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

1. A cosmetic applicator comprising: an elongate body comprising anadjustable handle portion with a gripping member at a first end; and anapplicator brush comprising a plurality of sets of fibers with variedphysical property, the applicator brush is attached to the second end ofthe handle.
 2. The cosmetic applicator of claim 1, wherein theapplicator brush comprises two sets of fibers of different lengths. 3.The cosmetic applicator of claim 1, wherein the fibers comprises naturalfibers, synthetic fibers and its combinations.
 4. The cosmeticapplicator of claim 1, wherein the applicator brush is pivotallyattached to the second end of the handle.
 5. The cosmetic applicator ofclaim 1, wherein the adjustable handle portion comprises a telescopingmember allowing the handle to extend or retract in length.
 6. Thecosmetic applicator of claim 1, further comprises a flexible neckportion connecting the adjustable handle portion to the applicatorbrush.
 7. The cosmetic applicator of claim 1, wherein the plurality ofsets of fibers differ in length, density, size, flexibility, andthickness.